Nylon Calculus

Feb 27, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) takes the floor prior to action against the Golden State Warriors at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Finding top NBA Free Agent targets

2016 NBA objective draft grades

Cleveland is better off with Kevin Love

A model for NBA free agent earnings

May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) looks on during player introductions prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Harrison Barnes is getting paid

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Brandon Ingram (Duke) walks off stage after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the 2016 NBA Mock Drafts

March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the 82-68 loss against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Average Position Measurements: 2016

Guest Post: Age and upside in the NBA Draft

Nov 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) fights for a rebound with Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Trade space: How relationships shape deals

Jun 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) go after a loose ball during the fourth quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Everybody Plays Better At Home

Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

A visual history of Game 7 results for the best teams in NBA history

Freelance Friday: Expected Value in the NBA Draft

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Guest Post: Home Court Advantage and Shooting

Jun 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after a play against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

A Wide Expanse: The 2016 NBA Finals MVP Race

Jun 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Thoughts on Game 5 without Draymond Green

Jun 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second quarter in game three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Guest Post: How the Cavaliers turned the tide

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) speaks to media following the 93-89 victory against the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Love not the cause of Cavs Finals woes

Jun 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) defends during the second quarter in game three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Is a Stephen Curry explosion building?

Jun 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks on from the court during the four quarter in game three of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

So. Many. Blowouts.

Freelance Friday: Inequality in the NBA

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Warriors and Cavaliers pushing the boundaries of three-point shooting

Jan 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) moves against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Andre Iguodala: LeBron stopper?

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2016 NBA Finals Preview: Warriors vs. Cavaliers

An announcement of sorts

May 21, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) takes a shot over the outstretched arm of Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half of game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Guest Post: Kyle Lowry May Have Exposed Cleveland’s Achilles Heel

May 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Death from Above: Relying on Three-point Shooting

The NBA’s best closers

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What does small ball look like?